About
Results-driven data professional with 20 years of experience designing, optimising, and leading data systems in financial services and healthcare. Holds a BSc in Theoretical Physics (University of Lisbon), providing a rigorous quantitative foundation for statistical modelling and analytical problem-solving. Deep expertise in SQL, ETL pipeline engineering, data warehousing, and Oracle/IBM database platforms — combined with hands-on Python development and proven leadership of 20+ member engineering teams. Seeking to apply this broad data engineering and analytics background in a dedicated Data Science role.
What I'm looking for
Data Analyst - Data Science Associate
Experience
IT Global Activity Manager
BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking
Jan 2014 – Present
• Led, mentored, and grew a team of 18 developers building data infrastructure and BI solutions for a Tier-1 investment bank.
• Architected ETL workflows and data pipeline standards, improving reliability and throughput for downstream analytics and reporting teams.
• Translated complex financial business requirements into technical data solutions, acting as the primary liaison between engineering and stakeholders.
• Introduced structured code-review processes and automated testing, measurably improving data pipeline quality and reducing production incidents.
• Coordinated sprint planning and delivery across Agile ceremonies, consistently meeting project milestones in a fast-moving regulatory environment.
Oracle ExadataETLOracle PL/SQLBusiness IntelligenceAgileIBM MQData Reconciliation
IBM DB2 Business Intelligence Consultant
SIBS – Forward Payment Solutions
Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
• Architected and delivered a full data migration and synchronisation solution from a Legacy IBM Mainframe to IBM DB2, with zero data loss.
• Engineered secure data transfer pipelines for sensitive financial fields using encryption and decryption algorithms, meeting compliance requirements.
• Built high-volume consolidation pipelines processing credit and debit card transaction data across multiple banking partners.
IBM DB2Data MigrationEncryption
Oracle PL/SQL Developer – Business Intelligence
Luz Saúde Healthcare Group
Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
• Designed and delivered an enterprise-wide BI platform spanning multiple hospitals and clinics on Oracle Exalytics and Exadata infrastructure.
• Developed ETL pipelines for pharmaceutical inventory and stock data, enabling real-time supply chain analytics across clinical facilities.
• Tuned SQL on the enterprise Data Warehouse, reducing query execution times and improving dashboard responsiveness for clinical and finance teams.
• Delivered Quality Certification analytics for Beatriz Ângelo Hospital as part of an Oracle Exalytics implementation.
• Improved scheduling and response times for the medical appointments platform, directly impacting patient service throughput.
Oracle ExadataETLSQL Tuning
Oracle Forms & PL/SQL Developer
National Republican Guard (GNR)
Jan 2008 – Dec 2010
• Built an internal budget and financial-management application integrated with the national accounting system, serving regional outposts through to Central Command.
• Implemented a bottom-up data consolidation workflow enabling organisation-wide financial planning and resource allocation reporting.
Oracle FormsPL/SQLFinancial Applications
Education
Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
BSc · Theoretical Physics
2000 – 2006
Certifications
Python Programming Fundamentals
Rumos
2026 – No expiry
Managing High-Performance Teams
BNP Paribas
2022 – No expiry
Project Management Advanced
BNP Paribas
2021 – No expiry
Project Management Initiate
BNP Paribas
2020 – No expiry
Skills
Data AnalysisOracle DatabaseBusiness IntelligenceData WarehousePerformance TunningETLData ModellingShell ScriptPerlPL-SQLT-SQLSQLPython
Languages
Portuguese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)French (Limited working proficiency)German (Elementary proficiency)
